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18 October, 23:23

What is the most efficient first step to isolate the variable term on one side of this equation?

9x = 4x + 5

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Add 5 to both sides

Subtract 9x from both sides

Add 4x to both sides.

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  1. 19 October, 01:10
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    Answer:subtract by 4x on each side first

    Step-by-step explanation:

    When you do so you'll get 5x on the left side of the equal sign and - 5 on the right side. Next you would divide by 5 on both sides and this gives you x on the left side and - 1 as your answer on the right side.
  2. 19 October, 01:55
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    Add 4x to both sides

    Step-by-step explanation:

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